Hi from the UK, hope to come to China on a classic

[Kennon]

lmao shafted, another tip i would give is get applying for a russian visa now as they are a big mess to deal with myself just coming back from a holiday in russia, i think you'll miss out on being frisked 3 times by female airport security which is a very good service from the airport but being cupped is more of a weird feeling at first but all comes with the security checks ;)

[Kennon]

ahh i reade about this in MCN was thinking that might have something linked with you

[HenryUK]

ha ha, yes that is me in MCN! I'm going to leave the Russian Visa until I have a vague idea when I'll be there - probably apply from Australia before heading North (I'm going Europe-Turkey-Iran-Pakistan-India-Nepal [flight] Thailand - Malaysia - Indonesia - Papua New Guinea [might be the first bike to cross by land from Indo after getting through the Irian Jayan jungle] - Australia

There is an important timing issue for Russia, I need to hit the 'Road of Bones' as soon as the snow goes so that I can get across Mongolia and down into Tajikistan before the Pamir Highway gets too icy. I dislike riding in the rain, riding on ice I just plain hate! To keep my options open I'll be getting a multiple entry 6 month business visa for Russia - no problems ducking in and out!

[Kennon]

aha good idea mate, i hate riding in the rain/snow aswell but thats always a key part of when you first get a 50 when your 16 getting around anywhere no matter what once your on a proper bike you can choose what wheather suits you best i still remember the close to froist bitten fingers as it was only 2 years ago, i wonderr how easy it will be travelling from pakistan to india as they have been known to have a sketchy relationship especially at borders.
personnaly i would love to do a big bike tour on my supermoto but at only 6.3 litres the fuel tank would not go anywhere, plus the supermoto racing tyres "SAVA" are appauling in the wet

[HenryUK]

My first bike was a 750 - did my DAS, got a Cagiva Elefant and then tried to ride to Mongolia on my own. Awesome trip but cut short by a Mercedes with a visual impairment.....
I didn't ride a 50 until I got back and started working at Pizza Hut - they send us out in high wind, snow, sleet, ice you name it - great fun!! I wouldn't want to ride my own bike in snow as I have written off a few pizza hut bikes doing that

A supermoto plus decent tyres/wheels and a big tank would be a great adventure bike!

[slabo]

My first bike was a 750 - did my DAS, got a Cagiva Elefant and then tried to ride to Mongolia on my own. Awesome trip but cut short by a Mercedes with a visual impairment.....
I didn't ride a 50 until I got back and started working at Pizza Hut - they send us out in high wind, snow, sleet, ice you name it - great fun!! I wouldn't want to ride my own bike in snow as I have written off a fe pizza hut bikes doing that

A supermoto plus decent tyres/wheels and a big tank would be a great adventure bike!

The pizza delivery bike reminds me of DOT the postie bike.. and now I remember where I saw someone come into China on their own bike... it's the same guy. He rides his bike from Sydney to London, passes through China with a tour guide. http://www.advrider.com/forums/showthread.php?t=460631 have a look here also >> http://www.thepostman.org.uk/

[HenryUK]

Indeed Slabo, 'Dorothy' is a CT110, an evolved version of the C90 - she was put back on the road a few weeks ago! Nathan is a 'proper legend'. He went on the route through Kashgar and the Torugart pass with a guide. I was hoping to do some more exploring so am trying to get in without a guide (for a start I don't think I can afford that - Nathan got lucky with a book publishing deal and could spend a bit more at that point).

[Kennon]

aha my bike is pretty much a crosser slap on some supermoto tyres and here you have a bike thats a blast to ride but then you have to fill up loads. a automatic 50 in the snow is the scariest thing possible to ride especially if its a 2 stroker made and predominantly used in the spanish climate meaning you have to pin the throttle to keep the battery and the engine turning, im glad i wont be commuting to much for the next 3-4 years

[euphonius]

Thanks! I reckon that either getting invited to a specialist event as an 'expert' or even getting a job in China are my best bets......

Yes, getting a job in China is a great strategy for motorcycling in China. And probably the only realistic one. How's your Chinese? I've long thought there would be a market for rider safety instruction in China, and with all this mention of pizza delivery, I bet you could persuade Pizza Hut and other delivery-based companies to put on rider skill and rider safety courses for their thousands of delivery riders in China...

cheers!

[HenryUK]

Yes, getting a job in China is a great strategy for motorcycling in China. And probably the only realistic one. How's your Chinese? I've long thought there would be a market for rider safety instruction in China, and with all this mention of pizza delivery, I bet you could persuade Pizza Hut and other delivery-based companies to put on rider skill and rider safety courses for their thousands of delivery riders in China...

cheers!

Unfortunately my Chinese is non-existent at present. I am trying to learn Russian for Siberia and Spanish for South America. I'm worried if I throw Chinese in there as well my brain might break.